Actress Known for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," "Raya and the Last Dragon" & "Rock Springs"

Kelly Marie Tran Biography

Kelly Marie Tran rose to international fame with her portrayal of Rose Tico in the Star Wars sequel trilogy films "The Last Jedi" and "The Rise of Skywalker". This achievement distinguished her as the first Asian-American woman to secure a major role in a Star Wars film. Tran continued to showcase her talent in animation, lending her voice to characters in "Raya and the Last Dragon" and "The Croods: A New Age". Additionally, she took on the lead role in Radiotopia's mystery thriller podcast "Passenger List" and became a regular on the Facebook Watch series "Sorry for Your Loss".

Tran faced substantial online harassment after the release of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," leading her to remove her Instagram posts and seek therapy. However, she turned this negative experience into a source of strength and resolve. In 2018, she penned an essay for The New York Times titled "Kelly Marie Tran: I Won't Be Marginalized by Online Harassment," addressing the abuse she faced. Later, at the Star Wars Celebration in 2019, Tran's resilience and grace were recognized by fans, receiving a standing ovation that moved her to tears.

Tran has since expanded her repertoire to include producing. She served as an executive producer on the Grand Jury Prize-winning documentary "Lily Topples the World" at the 2021 South by Southwest Film Festival and the spoken-word poetry film "Summertime". Along with Carlos López Estrada, Tran is setting up the Antigravity Academy, a production company focused on new projects. Her future endeavors include starring roles in "Rock Springs" and "The Young Wife," and the development of a biopic about civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, demonstrating her commitment to diversity and representation in Hollywood.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/13/2026.

Kelly Marie Tran Videos

Benedict Wong & Kelly Marie Tran Explore Immigration through Horror in 'Rock Springs'

Benedict Wong & Kelly Marie Tran Explore Immigration through Horror in 'Rock Springs'

Variety returns to Sundance Film Festival with its annual Interview Studio, presented by Audible. Subscribe to Variety Events on YouTube:...

Kelly Marie Tran Talks "The Wedding Banquet" Over Hotpot with Kelly Mi Li

Kelly Marie Tran Talks "The Wedding Banquet" Over Hotpot with Kelly Mi Li

From law school to lighting the path toward chasing your dreams. Join "The Wedding Banquet" movie star Kelly Marie Tran and host Kelly Mi Li as they...

'Star Wars' Actress Kelly Marie Tran on How Her Life Story Mirrors Rose Tico's

'Star Wars' Actress Kelly Marie Tran on How Her Life Story Mirrors Rose Tico's

Kelly Marie Tran, who plays Rose Tico in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," returns for "The Rise of Skywalker" and reflects on her time in the franchise...

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